GET hold of a copy of Sunday’s Observer Food Monthly to read a fascinating account of the Real Junk Food Project over in Leeds. ToM was only sorry the writer didn’t cross the Pennines to trace stealing the progress of Corin Bell and her RJFP Manchester team rescuing and using supermarket surplus food.
Their latest fund-raising dinner is in conjunction with the Manchester Food and Drink Festival – The Binner Party: A Celebration, which takes place on its opening night, September 29, hosted by 53two, Manchester’s newest “secret” venue (psst, it’s in tunnels on Deansgate.
Real Junk Food Head chef Mary-Ellen McTague (above) will cook a feast made entirely from food that would otherwise go to waste. Funds raised will go towards their mission to open the city’s first food surplus, pay-as-you-feel restaurant; this special dinner is on the same basis. Thanks to partner Ask Real Estate it will also be the chance to explore a unique urban space alongside drinks, dinner and live music.
53two, Manchester city centre. Thurs Sept 29. Drinks 7pm, dinner 8pm. Free to book. Contact [email protected].
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53two are also running their own MFDF Fringe event inside the city’s newest, biggest and most versatile arts venue. nom nom promises some of the finest food and drink from around the world, created in the North of England an array of drinks from freshly squeezed juices to Manchester Gin and Vodka and craft ales wit, naturally musical accompanment.
Saturday and October 1 and 2. 11am-5.30pm. Tickets are limited but free via this link.
